On May 5, by a 19-16 vote, the ConnecticutSenatepassedHB 5024, the same-day registration bill introduced by Representatives Christopher Donovan (D-84) and Brendan Sharkey (D-88) and Senators Donald Williams (D-29) and Martin Looney (D-11). It passedthe House on April 30 by an 83-59 vote. Governor Dannel Malloy is expected to sign it into law.

Despite the pervasive climate across the U.S. to restrict voting rights, Connecticut has moved in the opposite direction—one that ensures the integrity of our electoral process and fair, accessible elections.